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Easy Mediterranean Chickpea Stew Recipe

two bowls of chickpea stew, nicely garnished with chilli and parsley

Today, I got one of my favorite side dishes ever: A simple chickpea stew. This recipe is as simple to make as it is delicious. It requires very little effort and brings tasty, high-quality plant-based protein to any meal. It is also super budget-friendly and uses few ingredients. Are you sold? Then let’s jump into this Mediterranean chickpea stew recipe! 

Ingredients you need for this chickpea stew: 

Ingredients mediterrean chickpea stew in little bowls, with chickpeas, garlic, chilli, olive oil and spices
  • Chickpeas
  • Olive oil 
  • Chilli 
  • Garlic 
  • Salt & pepper

These are the only ingredients you need to make this chickpea stew. It’s a perfect side dish as it is. Still, this recipe leaves lots of room for customization. You can also add vegetables like kale, spinach, or broccoli. Also, herbs like thyme or parsley can make nice additions. But for today, I am keeping it simple, and that’s also how I eat this stew most days!

Regarding chickpeas, I like to use canned chickpeas for this recipe. They are quick to use, and the aquafaba liquid makes a perfect addition to this delicious chickpea stew. This recipe also works with dried chickpeas. Just make sure to soak them overnight and cook them until soft. Regarding the chili, you can use either fresh or dried chili. I like using fresh pepperoncini, but dried chili flakes work perfectly fine too. 

Bowl with the chickpeas, with some chickpea stew on little crostinis

This chickpea stew works fantastically on bread or little crostinis! It is pretty similar to delicious musabaha, now that I think about it.

Mediterranean chickpea stew recipe: 

The recipe is so simple. Firstly, mince the garlic and chili. Depending on the spiciness of your chili, you can decide if you want to keep the seeds in or take them out. I like to have a good spice for this stew, so I am keeping mine in today! Next, get a pot on your stove. Add half of the olive oil, together with the chili and garlic. Heat the oil slowly so the olive oil infuses with the delicious flavors.

Crushed garlic cloves and chilli infusing in olive oil in a stainless steel pot

Once the garlic turns translucent, add your chickpeas together with the acquafaba liquid. Furthermore, add hot water until the chickpeas are fully submerged.

Chickpeas covered in liquid in the stainless steel pot

If adding any other vegetables, now is the time! Bring to a simmer and cook for at least half an hour. For the last fifteen minutes, cook without a lid. The chickpeas should become super soft and creamy. 

After half an hour, the liquid should have reduced. Check for seasoning, and add salt and pepper as needed. I like to mash the chickpeas with a fork until the stew reaches a nice, thick consistency! You can plate the chickpea stew with the remaining olive oil. I garnished mine with some additional chilli and fresh parley leaves.

Finished thickened chickpea stew in a stainless steel pot

And that’s all there is to it. So simple yet so delicious! I hope you enjoy this Mediterranean chickpea stew recipe as much as I do! Let me know in the comments what you think of it. 

Birdseye view on two bowls of mediterranean chickpea stew in colourful bowls, nicely garnished

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two bowls of chickpea stew, nicely garnished with chilli and parsley

Easy Mediterranean Chickpea Stew Recipe

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This simple mediterranean chickpea stew is the perfect side dish. It is super simple to prepare, uses only few ingredients, and tastes freaking delicious!

  • Total Time: 40
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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800g soaked chickpeas

3 peperoncini

4 cloves garlic

60ml olive oil

Salt & pepper to season

Instructions

Mince the garlic and chili. Add half of the olive oil, together with the chili and garlic to a pot. Heat the oil slowly so the olive oil infuses with the delicious flavors.

Once the garlic turns translucent, add your chickpeas together with the acquafaba liquid. Furthermore, add hot water until the chickpeas are fully submerged.

If you want to add other vegetables, this is the step.

After half an hour, the liquid should have reduced. Mash some of the chickpeas with a fork for additional creaminess.

Check for seasoning, and add salt and pepper as needed. Garnish the stew with the remaining olive oil.

Notes

Both dried or canned chickpeas work for this recipe. If you want to use dried chickpeas, soak them over night, and cook them longer as needed.

You can customize this recipe with other vegetables as well. Kale, spinach or herbs can make great additions.

  • Author: Ivo
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: Side
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegan

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